Technical Leaflet 182: The Time Capsule: Repository of the Past or Romantic Notion?

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The Time Capsule: Repository of the Past or Romantic Notion? is an AASLH Technical Leaflet. AASLH Technical Leaflets are brief, practical guides on how to do history. Technical Leaflet #182 by Helen Fraser tackles the dangers of storing historic objects in containers underground and advises what containers and methods are best for protecting objects in time capsules. She also overviews how to select items to place in the capsule. Fraser's leaflet explains the many cons of creating a time capsule and provides cautionary tales for continuing with the process but also attempts to provide practical solutions for meeting a community's needs.

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Open to download resource. This AASLH Technical Leaflet explains the dangers of storing historic objects in containers underground and advises what containers and methods are best for protecting objects in time capsules.
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